Ip Nancy Yuk-Yu

Nancy Ip is President of HKUST and the Morningside Professor of Life Science. Taking office in October 2022, she is the first female president of a publicly funded university in Hong Kong. She joined HKUST in 1993, holding various roles including Vice-President for Research and Development and Dean of Science. Ip is world-renowned for her significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Her outstanding research has resulted in 352 scientific papers and 144 granted patents. She has been elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the US National Academy of Sciences, among other academies, and has received numerous awards, including the National Natural Science Awards and the L’OREAL-UNESCO for Women in Science Award. Ip plays a significant role in shaping research policy on a global scale. She is currently a member of the Leadership Group of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and the World Dementia Council. Additionally, she plays a key role in steering science and technology in Hong Kong. She currently serves as a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers.